Tags: IT

Amazon slashes its way to higher profits

The smartest insight and analysis, from all perspectives, rounded up from around the web: Amazon reminded investors last week that it’s no Big Tech afterthought, said Spencer Soper in Bloomberg. The retail giant “pulled off a financial double play this earnings season,” generating big earnings growth while cutting spending. The results sent shares soaring to…

Family found walking on all fours ‘could be missing link between man and ape’

A Turkish family is appearing to be challenging long-held beliefs about human evolution. Certain members of the Ulas family walk on all fours, which had not been observed in fully-grown modern humans prior to their identification. This unusual behaviour was first documented in a scientific research report, and in 2006, a BBC documentary named “The…

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is an ‘unaffiliated’ voter, records show

Vivek Ramaswamy is one of the highest-profile candidates seeking the GOP presidential nomination, but he has not voted in a Republican primary recently enough to be affiliated with the party in his home state’s voting records. Ramaswamy, 38, is listed as an “unaffiliated” voter in Franklin County, Ohio, where he’s been registered to vote since…

Yale settles lawsuit alleging it discriminated against students with mental health issues

Yale University and a student group announced Friday that they’ve reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit that accused the Ivy League school of discriminating against students with mental health disabilities, including pressuring them to withdraw. Under the agreement, Yale will modify its policies regarding medical leaves of absence, including streamlining the reinstatement process for students who…

The biggest climate records hit this year

The effects of climate change are making themselves known as this year hits new records of uncertainty. And these records are just the beginning if humanity doesn’t change course. 1 Hottest month on record This year saw a sweltering summer with July 2023 being declared the hottest month on record, according to Copernicus Climate Change…

Maui travel and the ethics of tourism

Hawaii’s historic wildfires have caused devastation throughout Western Maui, and more than 1,000 people are missing while another 100 have died, per Axios. Because of this, locals have been vocal about restricting tourism, especially while search and rescue operations are underway, encouraging tourists to cancel their trips. However, many Hawaii natives have been against tourism in…

Temporary housing extended for Maui wildfire victims, the Hawaii governor says

WAILEA, Hawaii — Gov. Josh Green said Friday that displaced residents whose homes had burned to the ground in the Maui wildfires would be able to extend their temporary hotel stays for the foreseeable future. After three wildfires destroyed scores of homes and the historic town of Lahaina on Aug. 8, many residents were allowed…